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New York Street Fairs: There's always something going down ...

New York has numerous weekend street fairs throughout the whole year. Sometimes a whole series of blocks is closed to all traffic.
Of course, in good weather, there's a guy at every corner selling something, but the street fairs are organized and varied, and the merchandise is better - there's also less street hawkers (selling counterfeit or fake merchandise, which is essentially illegal).

Address: Throughout NY, but mostly Manhattan

Directions: Check website of Mardi Gras Productions, the main organizer of New York street fairs.

Phone: (212) 809-4900

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Website: http://www.nycstreetfairs.com/sched.html

H & M: Swedish Invasion - the Ikea of clothing ? H & M Review

H&M, short for Hennes & Mauritz, is a Swedish firm that has taken New York by storm and now has several stores around Manahattan, the flagship store is on Fifth Avenue, but I prefer the SoHo branches.

What to buy: Fashion at affordable prices

What to pay: In a lot of cases, a lot less than in other clothing stores.

Address: Various

Directions: 125W 125th St (Harlem) (212 665 8300)
435 7th Ave @ 34th St (Garment District) (212-643 6955)
1328 Broadway @ 34th St (Garment District)
640 Fifth Ave @ 51st St (Midtown) (212-489 0390)
558 Broadway (SoHo) (212-343 2722)
515 Broadway (SoHo) (212 965 8975)

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Website: http://www.hm.com

GAP: Affordable fashion all throughout NYC

With Manhattan locations too numerous to list, you're likely to see quite of few GAP fashion stores throughout the city.

What to buy: GAP has different branches : GAP, GAPbody, GAPmaternity, babyGAP, GAPkids. Several stores hold different branches. Check their website for more info about a specific store address.

What to pay: GAP is moderately priced.

Address: Scattered all over Manhattan

Directions: There's a GAP in just about each and every Manhattan district / neighborhood.

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Website: http://www.gap.com

O.M.G.: A great jeans store in Chelsea

Wide selection of jeans / clothing. Very friendly and helpful staff.

What to buy: Anything from Levi's to some designer brands.

What to pay: Moderate prices, lower than in some other parts of Manhattan.

Address: 217 7th Ave NY

Directions: 217 7th Ave, between 22-23rd St
Subway stop at the corner, take the 1 to 23rd St.

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